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At Hope Valley Church our Vision is to reach our valley with the hope that is only found in Jesus and see lives transformed by the grace of God. We want to see every person changed by the gospel, trained in the gospel and sent out with the gospel.
We have a plurality of Elders/Pastors who take turns preaching. This podcast contains the Weekly Sermons from our church.
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2 Corinthians 5:11-6:1
Our primary motivation – The glory of God.Our primary mission – The evangelization of the world.Our primary method – The mobilization of the church.Our primary comfort – The presence of Jesus. The post Why Missions? appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
2 Corinthians 11:2-6
The church is pledged to Christ .Satan seeks to lead us away from devotion to Christ.Another JesusA different SpiritA different gospel The apostles were chosen as caretakers of God’s truth.There is a battle for our minds. We protect the purity of the church by protecting our minds.
The post Pledged to Christ appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Luke 23:18-43
Jesus, the one who pursued the outcasts – became the outcast.
The moment we start believing someone is beyond saving, we’ve forgotten how far God reached to save us.
The post The Outcast on the Cross appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Luke 14:15-24
Kingdom citizenship goes through Jesus
The self-righteous cannot fathom exclusion.Grace costs the humiliation of the Host.The banquet will be filled by those who value the Host’s grace. The post Who Let the Gentiles In? appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Luke 8:26-39
The Power and Authority of Jesus
Power over danger – calming the sea (8:22-25)Power over demons – casting them out (8:26-39)Power over disease – healing the woman (8:40-48)Power over death – raising Jarius’ daughter to life (8:49-56)
- Be encouraged by the power of Christ2. Be challenged by the compassion of Christ3. Be propelled by the commission of Christ
The post Even Them appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Luke 5:12-16
The Leper’s reaction to Jesus:
He came in desperation.He came in humility.He came in faith. Jesus’ response to the leper:
In compassion, He moved towards him.In love, He touched him.In power, He healed him. The post Completely Clean appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Luke 5:27-32
We must believe the gospel is available to the objectionable
Because Jesus has the authority to forgive sinsBecause Jesus calls sinners to repentanceBecause we are in great danger of delusion The post Unlikely Disciples appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Luke 24:1-35
The Disciples Reaction:
Their expectations were crushedTheir hope was lostTheir faith was gone Jesus’ Response:
He drew nearHe revealed the truthHe opened their eyes The post Walking Without Hope appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Daniel 11:36-12:13
God will deliver His people into His kingdom
Israel will be shatteredIsrael will be savedIsrael will be sorted The post The Time of the End appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Colossians 2:16-23
We must not pursue ritual over relationship.We must not exhibit pride over humility.We must not rely on external appearances over the internal condition of the heart. The post Completely Free in Christ appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Colossians 2:1-15
Union with Christ is the key to the good life
Seek the treasure in Christ.Walk in Christ.Avoid abduction. The post The Secret to the Good Life appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Colossians 1:24-2:2
Ministers of Christ:
Suffer for His Sake.Share in His Story.Serve in His Strength. Our ministry should be marked by:
Dependence upon ChristLove for people The post Ministers of the Mystery appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Colossians 1:1-14
I’m Thankful for You– Your faith in Christ– Your love for one another– Your hope in the gospelMy Prayer for You– That you might be filled with the knowledge of the will of God.– That you might walk in a manner worth of the Lord. – Fully pleasing to him – Bearing fruit in every good work– That you might be strengthened with all power. – That you might have hearts of thanksgiving to the Father who has: – Qualified you – Delivered you – Transferred you – Redeemed you – Forgiven you The post My Prayer For You appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
4 truths:
Christ is risen (we have a hopeful story).Christ is Lord (we can trust the author of the story).Christ will make all things new (the story is going somewhere).God determined that you would live in this moment (you have a purpose in this story). The post The Story appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Romans 9-11; Ephesians 1:1-6; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5
Election is pre-temporal.Election is relational.Election is God’s prerogative.Election is gracious.Election is comprehensive. The post God’s Elect appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
In Christ, we are no longer under the wrath of God.
What Christs death accomplished for us:
We were in slavery to sin – Jesus came as our redeemer to pay the price for our freedom.We deserved to die because of our sin – Jesus became our substitute.We were separated from God because of our sin – Jesus reconciled us to God.We deserve to bear God’s wrath because of our sin – Jesus became the propitiation for our sins. The post The Collision of Wrath and Mercy appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Romans 5:1-2, 6-11
Reconciliation is necessaryChrist died for us while we were enemiesChrist keeps us reconciled by His perpetual resurrection lifeReconciliation is available to all because of the crossOur calling is to be messengers of reconciliation The post Be Reconciled to God appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Romans 3:10-26
Three Tenses of Salvation: Past, Present and Future
JustificationSanctificationGlorification The post Justification, Sanctification, Glorification appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Christ died in the place of sinners as our substitute
Sin demands a reckoningSubstitution offers an alternativeJesus is the only substitute The post In My Place appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Ephesians 1:3-9
What is Redemption?
Redeem – (apolutrosis) (exagorazo):
to loosen what is bound.to release someone from the power of someone else.to buy back or to deliver someone from a situation from which they are powerless to liberate themselves; or for which the penalty was so costly that they could never pay the ransom price. In other words, the idea of redemption is deliverance by the payment of a ransom. What are we Redeemed from?
Slavery to sin.The curse of the Law
Redemption requires a price to be paid
What are we Redeemed for?
The post Freedom Isn’t Free appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Titus 3:1-15
The post Jesse Furey – Bonhoeffer Haus appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Psalm 119:102-105
The Word of God is good (Boa)The Word of God is the Way (Caminho)The Word of God is Light (Luz) The post The Psalm of the Word appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Psalm 116:1-19
- What God has doneA. He has removed the threat of deathB. He has healed meC. He has restored my soulWhat I will do in response: Praise Him before men The post I Love the LORD appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Psalm 67:1-7
Missions comes from the overflow of a heart that has been changed by God.
The post A Song for the Nations appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Psalm 37:1-40
God does not forsake the righteous.
Wait for the Lord.a. Redirect your emotions.b. Delight in God.c. Look to eternity.Consider the end of the wicked.Find security in fear.a. We are secure in the present.b. We are secure in the future. The post I Feel Pretty Forsaken appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Psalm 141:1-10
Regard meRestrain meRebuke meA normal way God rebukes us is through the church community:A. RebukeB. EscalationC. ExclusionD. RepentanceE. RestorationProtect me The post A Prayer for the Next Chapter appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Acts 28:11-31
The Sovereign Work of God– Transforming lives– Directing His people– Saving the lost– Building His churchThe Empowering Presence of the Holy SpiritThe believers were:– Empowered and led by the Holy Spirit– Bold witnesses with the gospel– Unwavering in the face of persecution– Grounded in the truthThe Global Mission of Christ– Salvation is for Jews AND Gentiles– Gospel is taken to the ends of the earth The post The Mission Continues appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Acts 27:1-28:10
We can have confidence to engage in God’s service.
Exposure and experience strengthen our faith.We are invincible when it is God’s will for us to be safe.God vindicates His faithful servants. The post Storms, Shipwrecks, and Snakes? Yes, Please appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Acts 24-26
Share God’s Story
Be ConfidentBe ClearBe Compassionate The post Faith on Trial appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
1 John 4:7-12
The definition of loveThe demonstration of loveThe desire of love The post Love Defined, Demonstrated, and Desired appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Acts 21:37-23:35
We must trust God when we have no control over our circumstances.
We still represent Christ.We still have resurrection hope as an anchor for our souls.We still have Christ. The post Guilty Until Proven Innocent appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Acts 21:1-40
Paul was ready to suffer and even die for the name of Jesus
He was prepared.He was persuaded. The post I Signed up for This appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Acts 20:1-38
Proposition: Church leadership is gritty work
Shepherds must see the sheep are fed.Shepherds must oversee themselves first.Shepherds must recognize their stewardship.Shepherds must protect the flock.Shepherds must give sacrificially. The post True Grit appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
1 Corinthians 15:1-8
The Impact of His AppearanceThe disciples became witnessesa. They told everyone about it.b. They gave their lives for it.The Intimacy of His AppearanceHe appears to Mary in the midst of her brokenness. John 20:11-18He appears to the disciples in the midst of their fear. John 20:19-21He appears to Thomas in the midst of his doubt. John 20:24-29He appears to Peter in the midst of his failure. Luke 22:60-62, John 21:15-17 The post The Appearances of the Risen Christ appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Mark 15:42-16:8
The resurrection demands a response
Christ diedChrist was buriedChrist left the tomb The post Fork in the Road appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Matthew 21:1-11
The Merciful Mission of ChristThe Perfect Provision of God The post The Journey to the Cross appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Acts 18:24-19:41
The gospel is superior…
To PresuppositionsTo Powerless SyncretismTo Phony Superstitions The post Culture Shock appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Acts 18:1-23
The Wickedness of the Citya) Corinth was a powerful economic trade city.b) Corinth was a sports and entertainment city.c) Corinth was a religious city.d) Corinth was a morally bankrupt city.The Weakness of PaulThe Wonder of Christ The post And Such Were Some of You appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Acts 17:1-34
Gospel proclamation provokes various responses.
ResistanceEagernessCuriosity The post Night Flights, Book Worms, and Hoity Toities appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Acts 15:36-16:40
What does it mean to Believe?
Believing who He is.Believing what He has done.Placing our faith in Him. The post What Must I Do to be Saved? appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Acts 15:1-35
The ProblemThe DebateA. PeterB. Barnabas and PaulC. JamesThe DecisionThe Letter and CarriersThe Reception It is a settled fact that salvation is by grace through faith apart from the Law.
The post The Church Business Meeting That Went Well and Accomplished Something appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Acts 1:1-14
The Book of Acts: The Ongoing Mission of God
Key Verse: Acts 1:8
The Promise of ChristThe Commission of ChristThe Ascension and Promised Return of Christ Holy Spirit power:
Gives Boldness – to walk across the street to bear witness to your neighbor.Gives Grace – to pray for your enemies, show kindness to those who hurt you.Gives Patience- in the midst of trials and hardships.Gives Strength – to endure persecution.Goes before you – to prepare and transform hearts. The post Let’s Go!! appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Matthew 7:7-12 A flourishing life acknowledges needs and pursues God to meet them. The post Needy People appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Matthew 7:1-6 We are called to judge through the lens of the gospel. When we look through the lens of the gospel: The post To Judge or Not to Judge appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Mathew 6:25-34 Disciples must not worry about the Father’s care. The post Worry is a Cruel Master appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Matthew 6:1-18 The post The Motivation of the Heart appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Matthew 5:31-48 We must integrate godliness. The post Extra Mile Discipleship appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Luke 24:13-35 Christ is exactly who the Old Testament said He would be. The post The Old Testament is all about Jesus appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Matthew 5:27-32 Big Idea: God has called his children to walk in purity and faithfulness. Purity of Heart, Hands and Home “Looks”: a continuous action. Someone who uses their eyes to stir up desire in their heart. All sexual expression outside of the covenant of marriage is sin against God. Whether it’s premarital, extra-marital, or post-marital. Whether it’s physical, mental, emotional or fantasy. The post A Pursuit of Purity and Faithfulness appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Matthew 5:17-20 The post The Continuing Authority of the Old Testament appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Matthew 5:13-16 The flourishing life is distinct The post The Distinctiveness of a Flourishing Life appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Matthew 5:1-12 8 Characteristics of a Blessed, Flourishing Life 1. Blessed and flourishing are the poor in spiritHeart Check: Do I see my heart accurately? Do I try to justify myself? Do I recognize where I would be without Jesus? 2. Blessed and flourishing are those who mournHEART CHECK: Do I weep over the sin in me and around me? Am I broken over the brokenness of this world? 3. Blessed and flourishing are the meekHEART CHECK: Do I assert The post The Beatitudes appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Kingdom of Heaven: A national kingdom expectation
Audience: Directed to the disciples with a peripheral audience present.
Key Verse: Matthew 5:20
The Sermon on the Mount is a discipleship-ethic that strives for an eschatological standard.
The post Jesus is the Davidic King appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Genesis 50
Purposes for Genesis:
Know and Remember God’s PowerKnow and Remember God’s PromisesKnow and Remember God’s FaithfulnessKnow and Remember God’s Sovereignty The post God Works All Things Together for Good appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Genesis 46-49
We must mature in our faith
Mature faith recognizes that God goes with His people.Mature faith recognizes the need for separation.Mature faith recognizes God is God.Mature faith recognizes the big picture. The post Marks of Mature Faith appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Genesis 42-45
The Providential Move of GodThe Providential Mercy of GodThe Providential Miracle of God Forgiveness does not mean forgetting.Forgiveness does not mean eliminating consequences.Forgiveness does not mean reconciliation.
Forgiveness has a foundation – “I have been forgiven”Forgiveness is a choice – “I forgive you”Forgiveness is a process – “I am forgiving you”Forgiveness can be a reality – “I have forgiven you” The post The Beauty of Forgiveness appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Genesis 40-41
God positions His people in places to best glorify Him
God uses His people to explain His revelation to the nations (Genesis 40:1-41:36).God uses His people’s obedience to bless the nations (Genesis 41:37-57). The post More Dreams appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Genesis 38 and 39
The Sin of Onan:
He wanted pleasure without responsibilityHe wanted the appearance of obedienceHe dishonored and shamed Tamar Why this Story?
Confirms the authenticity of the BibleCaptures the supreme power and the purpose of GodContrasts walking in wickedness vs walking in righteousness How can we walk in integrity?
Recognize sin for what it isRecognize temptation for what it isFlee from sin and Run to Christ The post Wickedness vs. Righteousness appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Genesis 37:1-36
Hatred is not God’s design for flourishing.Lust for power intensifies hatred.The right response to hatred is obedience to the Father.Hatred reveals the callousness of the human heart.Hatred will not derail a person’s destiny. The post The Role of Hatred in God’s Providence appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
1 Corinthians 15:1-22John 20:1-18****
The resurrection of Christ is the most important event that ever occurred in the world, and it is the foundation of all our hopes of eternal life.
Jonathan EdwardsThe post This Changes Everything appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Genesis 32-36
We must submit to God’s Lordship
He is always in full control.No one frustrates His plans.He is the only true and immortal God. The post A Fixed Fight appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Genesis 29-31
God provides undeserved favorProvisionProsperityProtection The post Undeserved Favor appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Genesis 27:1-28:22
“God’s mercy is so great that it reaches out even to those who have rebelled against him and spurned his love.”
Jonathan Edwards“God’s mercy is an ocean that swallows up all our sins.”
John Bunyan“The mercy of God is an inexhaustible fountain, always ready to cleanse the sinner who seeks it.”
Matthew HenryThe post Dysfunction, Deception, and Undeserved Favor appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Genesis 23-26
God gives blessings in the midst of adversity to remind believers of His promises
God gives a little piece of the promise (Genesis 23).God gives hope to receive the full promise (Genesis 24-25).God gives possession of the promise to a new generation (Genesis 26). The post Laughter in the Land appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Genesis 22:1-24
The Test of Faith
The CommandThe ChoiceThe ConfidenceThe Call The Provision of God
Penal Substitutionary Atonement: Jesus Christ took the full punishment that we deserved for our sins, as a substitute, in our place.
The post Where is the Lamb? appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Genesis 20:1-22:34
God does not abandon us in the mundane.
In times of irrational fear.In aging.In the wilderness.In daily provision. The post Everlasting Ever-present God appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Genesis 18:1-19:38
Proposition: Give God all your heart
Intimacy with God is a privilege.Intimacy with God discloses hard truths.God is righteous to judge Sodom.God remembers the righteous.Sodom doesn’t give; Sodom takes. The post Don’t Give Your Heart to Sodom appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Genesis 16:1-16
Waiting on the Lord Requires Faith
There is pain in the waiting.There is purpose in the waiting.There is peace in the waiting.God is faithful in the waiting. The post How Well Do You Wait? appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Genesis 15:1-21, Genesis 17:1-27
We can believe God:
Because He has been faithful to others.Because He gives us tokens of assurance. God gave Abram tokens of assurance:
A visual aidA covenantA name changeCircumcision“Sarah” and “Isaac” The post How do I Know I Can Believe God? appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Genesis 13:1-14:26
Walking outside of the will of God always brings trouble.God welcomes us to return to Him.Walking with God always leads to honoring God. Failure isn’t final, because God is faithful.
The post Failure Isn’t Final appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Genesis 12:1-20
God is faithful when we panic
God called (Genesis 12:1).God promised (Genesis 12:2-3).Abram went (Genesis 12:4-9).Abram went down (Genesis 12:10-16).God afflicted (Genesis 12:17-20). The post Faithful in our Fear appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
What is God calling me to give my life to?
Vision: To reach our Valley with the Hope that is only found in Jesus. And see lives transformed by the grace of God.
Mission: To see every person: Changed by the gospel, Trained in the gospel, and Sent out with the gospel.
The local church is a group of Jesus followers who gather together, commit to one another, and partner for the mission of God.
We Partner together:
In our gathering.In our giving.In our going. Our giving:
Giving should be a priority. Giving should be sacrificial.Giving should be an act of worship. The post Consecration and Surrender appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Psalm 27:1-14
God’s presence gives us confidence for the future.
There is power in God’s presence (Psalm 27:1).There is protection in God’s presence (Psalm 27:2-6).There is pursuit of God’s presence (Psalm 27:7-12).There is peace in God’s presence (Psalm 27:13-14). The post Confidence for the Unknown appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Matthew 1:18-23
His name pointed to His MajestyHis name pointed to His MissionTwo aspects of salvation:What we are saved fromWhat we are saved for His name pointed to His Moment The post You Shall Call His Name Jesus appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Jesus is the Prince of Peace sent from God, who made the way for us to have peace with God, and experience the peace of God.
Luke 2:8-14
Jesus is the Prince of Peace.Through Jesus we can have peace with God.Through Jesus we can experience the peace of God. The post The Birth of Christ Manifested Peace appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Matthew 2:1-12
The birth of Jesus manifested the King.
The post The King of Christmas appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Genesis 10:1-11:32 God towers over human efforts. The post Showdown at Shinar appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Genesis 8:18-9:28 The post Hope in the Promise of God appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Genesis 6:14-21, Genesis 7:1-6, Genesis 7:11-24 Analysis of Major Flood Objections How could all the animals fit? The Size of the Ark The Number of Animals Where did all the water come from? Catastrophic Plate Tectonics The post The Historical Accuracy of the Genesis Flood … Science or Religion? appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Genesis 6:1-14 Who are the “sons of God” and the “daughters of man?” Human beings Angels The Wickedness of Man The Judgement of Sin The Redeeming Grace of God The post The Coming Judgement of God appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Genesis 4-5 Believers are called to walk with God in a world that rejects Him. Rejection manifests itself in false worship (Genesis 4:1-7). Rejection manifests itself in hostility toward God’s people (Genesis 4:8-16). Rejection manifests itself in coping mechanisms (Genesis 4:17-24). We can find life even surrounded by depravity and death (Genesis 4:25-5:32). The post Walking with God in a World that Rejects Him appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Genesis 3:1-24 The world is in a fallen state because of sin. Nature is cursed. Evil is present. Natural evil Moral evil Inadvertent evil People are depraved. Jesus saves. The post The Fall: Living East of Eden appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Genesis 1:27-28, Genesis 2:18-25, Ephesians 5:22-33 God created man and woman: God created them in His image. God made them male and female. God made them equal and distinct. God made them for each other. Roles of Men and Women in the Family Egalitarianism – Men and women are equal in worth and value and there are no role distinctions in the home or the church. Complementarianism – Men and women are equal in worth and value and have been The post Gender Roles: Biblical Manhood and Womanhood appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Genesis 2:22-25 Recommended Resources: Calapinto, John. “As Nature Made Him” James, Sharon. “Gender Ideology: What Do Christians Need to Know?” Pearcy, Nancy. “Love Thy Body” Trueman, Carl. “The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self/Strange New World” Walker, Andrew T. “God and the Transgender Debate” God designed two genders and linked them to biological sex Jesus upheld God’s original creation. Men and women are to maintain gender distinctions. People experience gender dysphoria due to the Fall. The answer for gender The post Gender & Identity appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Genesis 2:18-24 God created man and woman God created marriage God created sex The post Marriage and Sexuality appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Genesis 1:26-2:17 You are designed for a meaningful purpose Reflect the image of God. Reproduce the image of God. Rule by the image of God.a. Subdueb. Exercise dominion Aspects of image: (Hoekema) Original image Perverted Image Renewed Image Perfect Image Exact Image The post The Creation of Man appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Genesis 1:3-2:3 God Creates with Power God Creates with Perfection God Creates with Purpose The post The Wonder of God appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Genesis 1:1-2 We must fear and love God… God is transcendent.A. He is supremeB. He is sovereign God is free.A. He is independentB. He is unconstrained God is good. The post Meet Your Creator appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
2 Thessalonians 3:6-15 What you believe directly impacts how you live. A Word to the Orderly: Watch out for the disorderly Set the example A Word to the Disorderly Fulfill your responsibilities Focus on your work Our response: Don’t grow weary because of them Don’t participate with them. The post The Dangers of a Disordered Life appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5 Believers are emboldened to pray because we are established in grace. God chose us (2 Thessalonians 2:13-15) God comforts us (2 Thessalonians 2:16-17) God establishes us (2 Thessalonians 3:1-5) The post Established in Grace appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 Don’t be deceived by speculations about the future. The Source of Alarm (2 Thessalonians 2:1-2) The Signs of the Day of the Lord (2 Thessalonians 2:3-7) The apostasia must take place The man of lawlessness must be revealed The restrainer must be taken out of the way The Suppression of Antichrist (2 Thessalonians 2:8) The Sentence of the Unrighteous (2 Thessalonians 2:9-12) Tools for Interpreting Prophecy: When plain sense makes good sense, seek no other sense. Strive The post The Interpretation of Prophecy appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
2 Thessalonians 1:5-12 The very troubles and afflictions that the world heaps on believers become, under God, the means of making those believers what they ought to be. When we have come to regard suffering in this light, it is not to be thought of as evidence that God has forsaken his people, but as evidence that God is with them. Leon Morris 3 Realities of Hell: Hell is punishment. Hell is eternal destruction. Hell is separation from God. Hell The post Justice and Mercy appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
2 Thessalonians 1:1-4 Growing Faith Abounding Love Enduring Patience The post Growth in the Midst Adversity appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-28God wills for us to grow in holiness. Train your heart (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18). Test truth claims (1 Thessalonians 5:19-22). Trust God’s faithfulness (1 Thessalonians 5:23-24). Team with the brethren (1 Thessalonians 5:25-28). The post While We Wait appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
1 Thessalonians 5:12-15 3 Aspects of Responsibility in the Church The responsibility of the shepherds to the sheep The responsibility of the sheep to the shepherds The responsibility of the sheep to the sheep The post Responsibility in the Church appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Live Expectantly… We have been informed about the Lord’s intervention (1 Thessalonians 5:1-3). We are children of the day (1 Thessalonians 5:4-8). We are destined for salvation from God’s wrath (1 Thessalonians 5:9-11). The post The Day of the Lord appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 3 Reasons for hope: Hope in the Resurrection of Christ. Hope of the Return of Christ. Hope of the Reunion of the Saints. Assurances for believers in the midst of grief: We know where they are. We know who they are with. We know we will see them again. The post Grieving with Hope appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 Sanctification through Brotherly Love Sanctification through Christian Lifestyle The Christian Lifestyle is demonstrated through Quiet Living The Christian Lifestyle minds its own business The Christian Lifestyle works diligently Brotherly Love and Quiet Living result in new converts The post Sanctified Living appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 Sexual Sanctification: Abstain from sexual immorality (1 Thessalonians 4:3) Learn how to control your body (1 Thessalonians 4:4) Refrain from wronging others (1 Thessalonians 4:6) We must obey God’s instruction on sexuality. Because Christ will judge us for taking advantage of others (1 Thessalonians 4:6). Because God’s will for us is holiness (1 Thessalonians 4:3, 1 Thessalonians 4:7). Because we reject God when we reject His will (1 Thessalonians 4:8). The post Sanctified Sexuality appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:13 Being on mission binds you together. Being on mission makes you a target. Being on mission prepares you for Jesus’ coming. Exhortation to stand firm (1 Thessalonians 3:1-3) Expectation of affliction (1 Thessalonians 3:4-5) Encouragement in their faith (1 Thessalonians 3:6-13) The post On Mission in the Midst of Affliction appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
1 Thessalonians 2:13-16 Don’t let your faith be shaken… God has spoken (13) God is watching (14-16a) God is working (16b)a. Unperceived Wrathb. Visitation Wrathc. Tribulation Wrathd. Damnation Wrath The post Sturdy Faith appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 We desire to be a church that: Glorifies God Supremely Proclaims Jesus Boldly Teaches Biblically Focuses Missionally Gathers Intentionally Multiplies Locally and Globally The post A Model for our Ministry appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 The Gospel changes a person: Conversion changes our virtues (1 Thessalonians 1:2-5). Conversion changes our resolve (1 Thessalonians 1:6-7). Conversion changes our priorities (1 Thessalonians 1:8). Conversion changes our master (1 Thessalonians 1:9-10). Four reasons 1 Thessalonians 1:10 is a reference to a pretribulation rapture: Waiting for Jesus is related to being rescued from wrath. Paul’s flow of thought in Thessalonians supports identifying “wrath” with the Tribulation. The word ῥύομαι with ἐκ can communicate removal to safety The post The Transforming Power of the Gospel appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
Exodus 2:1-10 The calling for every mother, parent, grandparent, and every believer. Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Entrust your children in the hands of the Lord. Rest in the providence of the Lord. The post Trust, Entrust, and Rest appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
2 Corinthians 2:5-17 Christ’s forgiveness leads our church in triumph over Satan: By giving the group restraint in correction (2 Corinthians 2:5-11). By helping us turn the page on personal offences (2 Corinthians 2:12-13). By giving us gospel authority and opportunity everywhere we go (2 Corinthians 2:14-17). The post The Triumph of Forgiveness appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
John 21:1-25 To anyone who has ever blown it, remember: Failure isn’t final. God is merciful. He calls us out of darkness, into his marvelous light. The post To Anyone Who Has Ever Blown It appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
John 19:38-20:31 Proposition: The resurrection of Jesus demands awe. Belief at the empty tomb (20:1-10) Belief when seeing (20:11-29) Belief from testimony (20:30-31) So what? The resurrection vindicates everything Jesus claimed and taught. The resurrection changes the trajectory of lives. The hope of reunion is founded upon resurrection, of which Christ is the first fruits. Union with Christ and familiarity with His resurrection power enables me to live righteously. The post The Resurrection of the Son of God appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
John 19:16-37 The Purpose of the Cross: Why did it happen this way? The Power of the Cross: What did Jesus accomplish? Prophecy Fulfilled: John 19:23-24 – Gambling for the garment – Psalm 22:18 John 19:28-29 – Thirst and sour wine. – Psalm 69:19-21 John 19:31-37 – No bones broken, He will be pierced. – Zechariah 12:10; Psalm 34:19-20 The Power of the Cross: What did Jesus accomplish? Tetelestai – “it is finished” – “complete, finished, accomplished, paid in full” Uses of Tetelestai in the ancient world: Art The post The Centrality of the Cross appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
John 18:28-19:16 Proposition: Jesus is the King of Truth The Jews prosecuted Him (John 18:28-32). Pilate examined and distanced himself from Him (John 18:33-19:1). The soldiers humiliated Him (John 19:2-11). The Chief Priests blasphemed Him (John 19:12-16). The post God in the Hands of Angry Sinners appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
John 18:1-40 Six events identify Jesus as our Good Shepherd: The Boldness of Jesus The Identification of Jesus The Protection of Jesus The Purpose of Jesus The Injustice against Jesus The Isolation of Jesus The post The Good, The Bad and the Ugly appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
John 17:1-26 Jesus prayed for His glorification (John 17:1-5). Jesus prayed for the eleven’s sanctification (John 17:6-19) Jesus prayed for the church’s unification (John 17:20-26). Proposition: Jesus accomplished the means for us to share union with God. What problems does it solve? [1] Identity—Who am I? Destiny—Where am I headed? Purpose—What should I be doing? Hope—What can I hope for along the way? [1] Rankin Wilbourne. Union with Christ: The Way to Know and Enjoy God . David C. Cook. The post Glory in a Hostile World appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
John 15:18-16:33 The Work of the Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit Comforts (John 14:16) The Holy Spirit Convicts (John 16:8) The Holy Spirit Leads and Guides (John 16:13) The Holy Spirit Reveals the truth of God (1 Corinthians 2:10-11, John 16:13) The Holy Spirit Dwells with and in believers (1 Corinthians 3:16, John 14:16) The Holy Spirit Empowers us share the gospel (Acts 1:8) The Holy Spirit Gives spiritual gifts (1 Corinthians 12:7-11) The Holy Spirit Seals the lives of The post The Need for a Helper appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
John 15:1-17 True followers of Jesus abide in Him. True followers of Jesus bear fruit. The command of Jesus is not to bear fruit. The command is to abide in Him, and the fruit comes as a result. “Abide” from the Greek – meno – to remain, to live, to stay. It expresses: A permanent condition A continual condition Literally: “The one abiding” – represents a person who is permanently and continuously abiding in the Lord. Abiding: Stay in His Word Remain in His love The post Abide in Christ appeared first on Hope Valley Church.
John 14:1-31
*We can face life confidently*..
We have a home with the Father (John 14:1-7)We have a purpose for the Father (John 14:8-14)We have a paraclete from the Father (John 14:15-26)Our Lord in His rightful place with the Father (John 14:27-31)
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John 13:1-38
Big idea: Jesus served humbly, gave sacrificially, and loved unconditionally.
In response, a believer must make these 3 commitments:
As Jesus served, so will IAs Jesus gave, so will IAs Jesus loved, so will I
Philippians 2:3-11
- Jesus Served Humbly
This event is going to serve as both a symbol and an example.A symbol of spiritual cleansing.An example of humble service.
1 John 1:8-9
2. Jesus Gave Sacrificially
Luke 22:19
3. Jesus Loved Unconditionally
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A BELIEF is something that you hold to be true, usually without proof
Your beliefs INFORM your faith, but they are not the content of your faith
FAITH is a confident assurance in the character and nature of God
Pisteuō –To be persuaded, to rely upon, to trust, a fully assured and unswerving confidence
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John 12:1-50
The Devotion of His FriendsThe Rebuke of the BetrayerThe Reputation of the WitnessThe Fickleness of the CrowdThe Pursuit of the GentilesThe Approval of the Father
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John 11:1-46
The Purpose A purpose in the waitingA purpose in the painA purpose in the miracle
TRUST THE SHEPHERD
God is too good to be unkind and He is too wise to be mistaken. And when we cannot trace His hand, we must trust His heart.
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John 10:1-42
We can entrust our souls to Jesus
He is a Shepherd (John 10:1-6)He is the Good Shepherd (John 10:7-21)He is the Protective Shepherd (John 10:22-30)He is the Powerful Shepherd (John 10:31-42)
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Vision:To reach our valley with the hope that is only found in Jesus.
Mission:To see every person changed by the gospel, trained in the gospel, and sent out with the gospel.
The local church is a group of Jesus followerswho gather together, commit to one another, and partner for the mission of God.
- What is Partnership?
Covenant Membership Provides:
1. Commitment – Linking arms together. “We’re in this mission together, I’m not going anywhere.”2. Community – You can’t be all God designed for you to be by yourself. God designed us to live, grow and serve in community.3. Care – Caring for others and being cared for.4. Accountability– It’s knowing that there are others that care about my soul enough to encourage me when struggle, correct me when I’m wrong, notice if I disappear and to pursue after me.
2. What are we partnering for? The mission of God – Philippians 1:1-11
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Deuteronomy 10:12-22
We must express our love for God…
By following Moses’ guidance (Deuteronomy 10:12-13).By appreciating His unmerited grace (Deuteronomy 10:14-15).By expressing affection from a changed heart (Deuteronomy 10:16-19).By reserving worship for Him alone (Deuteronomy 10:20-23).
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Luke 2:10-11
Good NewsGreat JoyHappiness is based on what’s happening around us. Joy is based on what’s happening within us.All PeopleGod’s plan is to take the gospel to all people – through his people.
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2 Peter 1:1-11
God gives precious gives through personal knowledge of Christ
Position of privilege (2 Peter 1:1-2)Provisions for eternal life (2 Peter 1:3)Participation in God’s nature (2 Peter 1:4)a. Positional sanctification (1 Cor. 6:9-11; Heb. 10:10)b. Progressive sanctification (1 Thessalonians. 5:23; 2 Cor. 3:18)c. Prospective sanctification/glorification (1 John 3:2; Rom. 8:30)Assurance of eternal security (2 Peter 1:9-11)
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Core truth 1: In the Old Testament: God made a provision, to temporarily dwell with His people.
“In the Old Testament, the glory of the Lord was the visible manifestation of the excellence of God’s character.”
Wayne Grudem
The glory of God is the greatness of God seen visibly.
Core Truth 2: In the New Testament: God became the provision, to eternally dwell with His people.
God provided the tabernacle to be with usUntil in Christ he would come to usAnd through His Spirit to dwell in usUntil one day to eternally dwell with us!
Core truth 3: Today, we can embrace God’s provision, and dwell with Him forever.
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John 9:1-41
A miraculous encounter with the Light.An opportunity to respond to the Light.
“We draw people to Christ, not by loudly discrediting what they believe, or by telling them how wrong they are and how right we are, but by showing them a light so lovely, that they want with all their hearts to know the source of it.”
Madeleine L’Engle
We all tend to minimize our sin.We all tend to doubt the wisdom of God’s law.We all tend to be more concerned about the wrongs of others than our own sins.We all tend to deny what’s in our hearts.
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John 8:12-59
Jesus manifested transcendent truth to liberate us from bondage
Jesus testified He is the means of escaping darkness (John 8:12-20).Jesus testified He is the Father’s messenger (John 8:21-30).Jesus testified we are slaves to sin because of our spiritual parentage (John 8:31-47).Jesus testified we will not see or taste death if we conform our lives to His testimony (John 8:48-59).
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